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Wired / Wireless
802.11n Print Server
FPS-1012N
User’s Manual
Version: 1.0
(January, 2010)
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Copyright
Copyright© 2010 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No
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PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims
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Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is".
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer
(and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire
cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or
consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without
obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance.(example-use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect
to the Following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this Device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the
antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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CE mark Warning
The is a class B device, in a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
Energy Saving Note of the Device
This power required device does not support Stand by mode operation.
For energy saving, please remove the DC-plug or push the hardware
power Switch to OFF position to disconnect the device from the power
circuit.
Without remove the DC-plug or switch off the device, the device will still
consuming power from the power circuit. In the view of Saving the
Energy and reduce the unnecessary power consuming, it is strongly
suggested to switch off or remove the DC-plug for the device if this
device is not intended to be active.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE
1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9
March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal
Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station
Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those
who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the
dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with
electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer
manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe
use of the equipment.
WEEE regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human
health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and
electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as
unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE
separately.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET Wired / Wireless USB2.0 MFP Print Server
Model: FPS-1012Nv1
Rev: 1.0 (January, 2010)
Part No. EM-FPS1012Nv1
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Content Table
Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................... 7
1.1 Features ................................................................................ 7
1.2 Product Package ..................................................................... 8
1.3 Physical Detail ........................................................................ 8
Chapter 2 Utility Installation ............................................................10
2.1 MFP Server Installation in Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 .............10
2.2 Software Installation Procedure ...............................................10
2.3 MFP Server Utilities ................................................................22
2.4 Install the MFP Driver/Utilities .................................................23
2.4.1 Never Install MFP Driver/Utilities ........................................24
2.4.2 MFP Drivers/Utilities has been installed ...............................27
2.5 Using the MFP .......................................................................29
2.5.1 Share Print......................................................................30
2.5.2 Share Scan .....................................................................32
2.5.3 Share Card Reader ...........................................................33
2.5.4 Fax a File ........................................................................34
2.6 MFP Manager ........................................................................36
2.6.1 MFP Server List................................................................36
2.6.2 My Favorite .....................................................................39
2.6.3 Auto Connect List .............................................................41
2.6.4 Quick Setup ....................................................................44
2.6.5 Option Settings................................................................45
2.6.5.1 General Setting ..........................................................45
2.6.5.2 Search for MFP server .................................................46
2.7 Server Configuration ..............................................................47
2.7.1 Search for All Available MFP Server.....................................48
2.7.2 Status of MFP Server ........................................................49
2.7.3 Setup the MFP Server .......................................................50
2.7.4 General Configuration .......................................................51
2.7.5 TCP/IP Configuration ........................................................52
2.7.6 System Configuration .......................................................54
2.8 Wireless Configuration ............................................................55
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2.9 MFP Server Management ........................................................67
2.10 Report ................................................................................68
Chapter 3 Software Installation ........................................................69
3.1 Server Utilities ......................................................................79
3.2 Network Port Setup ................................................................80
3.3 Add Printer ...........................................................................82
3.4 UNIX/Linux System ................................................................86
3.5 GUI Mode .............................................................................86
3.6 Console Mode........................................................................91
3.6.1 Enable MFP Server’s TCP/IP Support ...................................91
3.6.2 Setup MFP Server’s IP Address...........................................91
3.6.2.1 DHCP........................................................................92
3.6.2.2 BOOTP......................................................................92
3.6.2.3 Verify MFP Server’s IP Address .....................................94
3.6.2.4 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host ....................94
3.6.3 MFP Server Installation in MAC OS......................................95
3.6.3.1 MAC 10.4.x ...............................................................96
3.6.3.2 MAC 10.3.x ...............................................................96
Chapter 4 Web Management.......................................................... 101
4.1 Login .................................................................................101
4.2 Device Setup....................................................................... 103
4.2.1 System......................................................................... 103
4.2.2 Device .......................................................................... 103
4.2.3 TCP/IP.......................................................................... 105
4.3 Setup Wizard ......................................................................106
4.3.1 System......................................................................... 106
4.3.2 Wireless........................................................................ 107
4.3.2.1 Site Survey ............................................................. 109
4.3.2.2 Encryption............................................................... 109
4.3.3 TCP/IP.......................................................................... 114
4.3.4 Save Settings ................................................................ 115
4.4 System Tools....................................................................... 116
4.4.1 Load Default.................................................................. 116
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4.4.2 Upgrade from Browser .................................................... 117
4.4.3 LPR Printing .................................................................. 117
4.4.4 RAW Printing ................................................................. 124
4.4.5 IPP Printing ................................................................... 130
Appendix A FAQ ........................................................................... 135
Appendix B MFP Server Compatibility List ........................................ 138
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing and using our MFP print server. The FPS-1012N
allows your Multi-function printer (called for short: MFP) or printer to
become a shared device on the network. Unlike many print servers, it can
communicate with MFP and printer as if it is connected directly to your
computer. Because of the features, all users can share print, scan, fax and
card reader functions through the network. Furthermore, the FPS-1012N
can build the bi-directional communication with MFPs and Printers so that
it can help to monitor important information such as ink levels and paper
levels.
The FPS-1012N supports print, scan, fax and card reader sharing
functions in Windows 2000 SP4 above and XP SP1 above. It also supports
Windows XP scanning utility and MFP vendors’ scanning utilities. When
you want to scan in the Windows XP, you can choose one of the utilities.
Not only be a MFP print server, this FPS-1012N can also be a traditional
print server. It supports TCP/IP network protocol and LPR and IPP printing
protocols. It can share print function in the various common network
operating systems including Windows 2000/XP/2003, UNIX, Linux and
MAC OS 9.x above. And it is GDI interface supported. So it can co-work
with the GDI printer.
The FPS-1012N is the best solution for users to share MFP or printer
conveniently and easily. It offers the most flexibility and manageability for
MFP or printer on your Local Area Network at an extremely low cost and
with an absolute minimum setup and maintenance required.
1.1 Features
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Support for most popular NOS
MFP Server:
Win2000 SP4, WinXP SP3, Vista, Win 7, MAC OS 10.4 and 10.5
Print Server:
UNIX, Linux: TCP/IP, LPD
Windows: LPR, IPP, TCP/IP and Raw printing protocols. (In Windows
Vista/ Win7, the FPS-1012N supports LPR printing protocol only.)
Apple: TCP/IP (MAC OS 9 or above)
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Auto-Sensing
Supports 10/100Mbps Auto-Nway, Automatically Negotiates optimal
mode, Ethernet 802.2, Ethernet 802.3
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Auto MDI/MDI-X
Auto detects the connected cable type while connecting to different
LAN devices. It is capable of detecting the signal and changes it’s
transfer/receive order on the cable automatically
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Easy Management
Intuitive management utility provided for Windows XP/Vista, and
Widows 7 or Web-Base Management
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Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support
FPS-1012N can act as IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Server, allowing
your clients, suppliers, and colleagues to operate your printers from
anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client software is also supplied
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Support Most MFP
FPS-1012N has support most of the MFP of the market, such as HP,
Canon, EPSON, Lexmark, Samsung, Konica, Brother, Minolta and etc.
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Support GDI printer
Supports GDI interface. FPS-1012N can work with GDI printer and
share the host-base print to your network.
1.2 Product Package
This package contains the following components:
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One FPS-1012N
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One Power Adapter
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One Quick Installation Guide
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One CD-ROM (Including all the software utilities and User’s Manual)
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One Dipole Antenna (For FPS-1012N)
1.3 Physical Detail
Front View
Right View
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Left View
Top View
LED and button definition
LED Color Description
OFF Wireless interface is Disable.
WLAN Green
ACT Green
LAN Green
ON Wireless interface is Enable.
BLINK Data transferring via wireless interface.
OFF No data is transferring to printer.
BLINK Data is transferring to printer.
OFF LAN port is not connected.
ON LAN port is connected.
BLINK : Data transferring.
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Chapter 2 Utility Installation
2.1 MFP Server Installation in Windows
2000/XP/Vista/Win7
1. Unpack the FPS-1012N package and verify the items listed in the
previous section are provided.
2. Use USB cable to connect FPS-1012N to the MFP or printer that you
want to share to on the network.
3. Use a RJ-45 cable to connect the FPS-1012N to your LAN or WAN.
4. Connect the bundled power adapter to FPS-1012N. The MFP Server will
perform the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) after power on. Please wait for
20 seconds.
1. Please use the power adapter which bundled with MFP
Server. DO NOT use any other power adapter from other
sources. That may cause your FPS-1012N damage.
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2.
To prevent the compatibility problem between FPS-1012N
and a few MFP or printer, it is recommended that you
power on the FPS-1012N before the MFP or printer.
2.2 Software Installation Procedure
This FPS-1012N management software can be run in Windows 2000 SP4
or above, Windows XP SP3 or above and Windows Vista. The following
procedures are running in Windows XP, the procedures are similar for
Windows 2000, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Some MFP printers will ask the user connect MFP to the PC
directly and install the printer driver, before MFP Server
installation. That may cause the MFP Server installation adds
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one more MFP (printer/scanner/fax/card reader) to your PC.
You can delete the devices which the MFP driver installed after
MFP Server installation, or you can keep those devices exist in
your PC.
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Before starting, please check your computer’s operating system. This
program can be run in Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP3, Windows
Vista and Windows 7. The following procedures are running in Windows XP,
For other operating system such as Windows 2000, Windows Vista and
Windows 7, the procedures are similar.
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Please uninstall all the MFP server drivers and utilities if it had
installed the previous version.
1. Insert User’s Manual and utility CD into the CD-ROM drive to initiate
the autorun program. Once completed a menu screen will appear.
2. Click on “PLANET PLANET MFP Server Utility” hyper link to initiate the
installation. Or you can click the “Start” button and choose “Run”.
(Suppose “E” is your CD-ROM drive). When the dialog box appears,
enter “E:\Utility\Setup.exe” and press enter key. You will see the
InstallShield Wizard box as below. Press “Cancel” to exit the
installation.
3. The “PLANET MFP Server Utilities - InstallShiled Wizard” is displayed,
click "Next".
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4. Click “Next” to install the PLANET MFP Server utilities in the default
folder or click “Change” to specify the destination folder where you
would like to install the utilities.
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5. The system starts installing the Utilities.
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6. Setup is installing Drivers…
7. The “Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want to configure the
MFP Server, please select “Yes, I want to configure the MFP Server
now.” and click “Next”. Then refer to the following steps to configure
your MFP server. Or you can select “No, I will configure the MFP
Server later” and click “Next” to complete the installation.
8. The MFP Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the network.
Select the MFP Server you wan to setup and click “Next” to continue.
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9. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have
selected to login the MFP Server. The default “User Name” and
“Password” are both “admin”. Click “OK”.
10.Set the “Alias Name” and the “MFP Server Description” to the MFP
Server here. Click “Next”.
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You can define the location or other information of the MFP
Server for easy to find the MFP by filling “MFP Server
Description”
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11.Please set the network settings for the FPS-1012N manually. The
default network value is as below:
IP Address: 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
If you have selected “DHCP”, the FPS-1012N will try to determine your
network settings automatically. The FPS-1012N will automatically
obtain and configure the network settings assigned by the DHCP server
and assigned IP Address will be shown in the IP Address fields. If no
DHCP server is present within the network, please select “Manual IP”
and assign the network settings of FPS-1012N manually. Please click
“Next” to continue.
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12.The FPS-1012N will find available wireless network automatically. You
could also press the “Refresh” button to find the available wireless
network manually. After refresh procedure, there will show the
available wireless networks. Please select the appropriate wireless
network that you would like to connect from the list and click “Next” to
continue.
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Only FPS-1012N has the “Wireless Network Settings”
window.
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13.If you choose to connect to an encrypted wireless network, the
“Wireless Security Settings” screen will be appeared. Please select the
security mode, key length and key format and key in the key value the
same as the settings on your wireless devices. Please click “Next” to
continue.
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Only FPS-1012N has the “Wireless Network Settings”
window.
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14.The configurations are finished. Please click “Finish” to apply new
settings.
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Only FPS-1012N shows the wireless mode, SSID, channel
and security information.
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15.Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click “Finish” to
complete the installation.
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16.The “MFP Manager” will display on your screen automatically that after
you install management software finish and your computer get into
Windows XP first time. Choose “Yes” that enable “MFP Manager” utility
automatically when Windows starts.
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2.3 MFP Server Utilities
After the installation is completed, there will be three utilities and a text
file in the MFP Server’s Program folder.
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MFP Manager – Allows you to manage the connection between
the MFP and your computer for sharing MFP function.
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Server Configuration – Allows you to configure the MFP
Server’s IP Address, network protocols and other advanced
features. It also allows you to manage the MFP Server.
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Uninstall – Assistant for removing all installed MFP Server
software programs.
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About Version – Display the version of each utility including in
the MFP Server software programs.
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2.4 Install the MFP Driver/Utilities
When the installation is completed, the “MFP Manager” will be popped up.
It will automatically find the MFP Servers and the connected MFPs in the
network and show it in the “MFP Server List”.
Before you start to install the MFP selected from the “MFP Server List”,
please check your computer’s MFP installation status.
I. You never install the MFP drivers/utilities and please refer to the
Section 2.4.1
II. You have installed the MFP drivers/utilities and please refer to the
Section 2.4.2
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2.4.1 Never Install MFP Driver/Utilities
Before the installation, please read the manual of the MFP. Some MFP
requires users to install the drivers/utilities before connecting the MFP to
your computer. Some MFP requires connecting the MFP to your computer
during the installation. Please refer to the below illustration of “HP
ALL-In-One Series” which is the screen displayed during the installation.
To connect the MFP to your computer through the MFP Server just like you
have directly connected the MFP to your computer through the USB cable,
you can follow the steps below.
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1. Select the MFP that you want to install in the “MFP Server List” and
click “Connect” button.
2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the
MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all
installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the
installation CD of the MFP and designated to find drivers in the CD.
If the MFP you have connected is a composite device, the
system will install the driver for composite device at first. The
following screen will be popped up, please click “Continue
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Anyway”. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are
all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please
insert the installation CD of the MFP and designated to find
drivers in the CD.
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3. After you have completed the MFP installation, you will see the MFP is
added to the “Printers and Faxes” in Windows.
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2.4.2 MFP Drivers/Utilities has been installed
To bundle the MFP drivers/utilities that you have installed to the MFP
Server, please follow the steps below.
1. Select the MFP that you want to install in the “MFP Server List” and
click “Connect” button.
2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the
MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all
installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the
installation CD of the MFP and designated to find drivers in the CD.
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If the MFP you have connected is a composite device, the
system will install the driver for composite device at first. The
following screen will be popped up, please click “Continue
Anyway”. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all
installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert
the installation CD of the MFP and designated to find drivers in
the CD.
3. After the installation, a copy of the MFP will be added to the “Printers
and Faxes” in Windows.
The new copy of the MFP is bundled to the MFP Server. Please
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use the MFP to share print, scan, card reader or fax functions
through the network.
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2.5 Using the MFP
After you have followed the install wizard to finish the MFP installation, the
MFP is now connected to your computer. You can start sharing print, scan,
card reader or fax function provided by the MFP.
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If you have finished using the MFP, please click
“Disconnect” to release the MFP. Another users can’t
use the MFP until the MFP is released
2.
It is recommended to enable “Auto Release” setting.
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The MFP Server will auto release your connection to
the MFP after a period of idle time that you have
assigned. So the MFP will not be occupied too long and
other users can share the MFP frequently. Please refer
to Section 6.1 for more information.
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2.5.1 Share Print
The MFP will be added to “Printers and Faxes” in the Windows after the
MFP is installed. When you have connected to the MFP by clicking
“Connect” in the “MFP Manager”, the MFP Server will auto create the
connection between the MFP and your computer and then you can print a
document just follows the same steps as usual.
If you have sent a printing job to the MFP while the MFP is
connecting by a user, you may be prompted that the device is
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not found or the document is failed to print. Please resend the
printing job after the MFP is idle or not being connected.
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2.5.2 Share Scan
Most of the MFP provides scan utility for users. You can scan pictures or
documents through the utility. In Windows XP and Windows Vista, user
can also scan from Windows XP and Windows Vista scanning utility.
An example: HP 1600 Series Utilities
Windows XP Scanning Utility
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2.5.3 Share Card Reader
If the MFP supports card reader function, you can read the files from the
plugged card reader through the MFP Server.
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2.5.4 Fax a File
If the MFP supports fax function, you can fax files from your computer to
the fax number you designated.
An example: Fax through HP Officejet 5600 Series
After the MFP is installed, there is a fax device will be added to “Printers
and Faxes” in the Windows. When you have connected to the MFP by
clicking “Connect” in the “MFP Manager”, you can fax a file through the
MFP Server to the fax device.
Procedures to fax a file
1. In the Microsoft Office or other programs, select “Print” from the “File”
menu.
2. The following screen will be popped up, select the fax device and then
click “Print”.
3. The “Send Fax” screen is popped up, please configure the file and enter
the fax number. Click “Send Fax” to fax the file.
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2.6 MFP Manager
2.6.1 MFP Server List
The “MFP Manager” can automatically find the MFP server in the network
and show it in the MFP Server List. Users can select a MFP and click
“Connect” to connect the MFP just like you have directly connected the
MFP to your computer through USB cable. It also displays the information
of the connection status.
When you don’t want to use the MFP or Printer, please click “Disconnect”
so that other users can use the device. Or you can enable the “Auto
Release” setting, so that the MFP Server will release your connection after
a period of idle time that you have assigned.
If you unplug the USB cable or turn off the MFP while using, the device
will not display in the list. After you reconnect the USB cable or turn on
MFP, you have to click “Refresh” and “Connect” buttons in the “MFP
Manager” to recover the connection.
MFP Server List
MFP Server List The “MFP Server List” will list all the MFP Servers
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within the network. You can find the information of
the MFP Servers including “MFP Server Name”, “MAC
ID”, “IP Address” and the device that is connected to
the MFP Server.
MFP Server/MFP
Information
When you are clicking on the “MFP Server” in the “MFP
Server List”, you will see the “MFP Server Description”
and the “Idle Timeout” setting for the MFP Server.
MFP Server Description – It is a description that
can help users to identify where or what the MFP
Server is.
Idle Timeout – From here, each user can know
his/her auto release setting. To avoid occupying the
MFP overtime, each user can enable the “Auto
Release” setting at the bottom of the “MFP Manager”
utility. It is used to automatically disconnect the
connection after the MFP is idle for a specified period
of time. By default, it is never released.
When you are clicking on the “MFP” in the “MFP Server
List”, you will see the information including “Status”,
“Computer Name” and “Contact Information”.
Status – It displays the status of the MFP including
Connected, Idle and Busy. When the status is
“Connected”, it indicates that you are connecting the
MFP. When the status is “Idle”, it indicates that the
MFP is not being used. When the status is “Busy”, it
indicates that other user is using the MFP to scan,
print, or etc.
Computer Name – It display the computer name of
the user who is connecting to the MFP.
Contact Information – When the current user has
set his “Contact Information”, you can see it here. You
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can contact with the current user for asking to
disconnect the MFP.
Refresh Refresh the “MFP Server List” immediately.
Connect Let the MFP be connected to your computer.
Disconnect Disconnect the selected MFP.
Add to My
Favorite
Auto Release
when idle time is
over xx minutes
(5-255)
Add the MFP Servers that you frequently use to “My
Favorite List”.
To avoid you occupy the MFP overtime; you can setup
auto release function. It is used to automatically
disconnect the current connection after the MFP is idle
for a specified period of time. By default, it is never
released. It is recommended to enable the setting
after the MFP and MFP Server are installed completely
so that the MFP resource will not be occupied
permanently.
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2.6.2 My Favorite
You can add the frequently use MFP Servers to “My Favorite” list. The MFP
Server in the list will be added to the quick link list when you right click
the MFP Server icon in the system tray. Please refer to Section 2.6.4
know more about the quick setup functions.
to
My Favorite List
My Favorite List The “My Favorite List” will list your favorite MFP
Servers. You can find the information of the MFP
Servers including “MFP Server Name”, “MAC ID”, “IP
Address” and the device that is connected to the MFP
Server.
MFP Server/MFP
Information
Refresh Refresh the “MFP Server List” immediately.
Connect Let the MFP be connected to your computer.
The information listed here are the same as MFP
Server List. Please refer to Section 6.1.
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My Favorite List
Disconnect Disconnect the selected MFP.
Delete Delete the selected MFP Server from the “My Favorite
List”.
Auto Release
when idle time is
over xx minutes
(5-255)
To avoid you occupy the MFP overtime; you can setup
auto release function. It is used to automatically
disconnect the current connection after the MFP is idle
for a specified period of time. By default, it is never
released. It is recommended to enable the setting
after the MFP and MFP Server are installed completely
so that the MFP resource will not be occupied
permanently.
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2.6.3 Auto Connect List
To let the system occupy the MFP server automatically when you want to
print a document just like the behavior of using traditional print server,
you can add the MFP into your Auto Connect List. The system will send the
printing jobs to the MFP when the MFP Server is idle and not being
connected.
If you have sent a printing job to the MFP while the MFP is
connecting by a user, you may be prompted that the device is
not found or the document is failed to print. It also happens in
some MFPs or printers even though the MFP is not connecting
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by a user. Please follow the message to retry and the MFP will
queue your printing job in your computer spooler. The MFP
Server will then print the job after the MFP is idle or
disconnected.
To add the MFP to the Auto Connect List, please follow the steps below.
1. Click “Add” from the “Auto Connect List”.
2. The MFP Servers within the network will be displayed in the following
screen. Select the MFP Server you would like to add to the list.
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3. Select the MFP that is connected to the selected MFP Server. Click “Ok”.
Note that in some cases, new coming printing jobs cannot be printed
because the MFP is already disconnected. It will cause unformatted
messages to be printed out. “Keep connecting for 30 second(s) after
printing has been finished (5-60)” is enabled by default. It will help to
avoid this kind of situation.
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4. The setup is finished.
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2.6.4 Quick Setup
Right click on the MFP Server icon in the system tray you can see the MFP
servers you have designated to “My Favorite List”. You can directly connect
or disconnect the MFP and check the MFP information from the here easily.
Quick Setup
Status The current status of the MFP will be displayed here.
“Connected” indicates that you are connecting to the
MFP. “Busy” indicates the MFP is being used. “Idle”
indicates that the MFP is free to use by any users.
Connect If the MFP is free to use, the “Connect” will be
available to click for occupying the MFP. Or it will be
grayed.
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Quick Setup
Disconnect Disconnect the selected MFP. The “Disconnect” will be
available only for the current user.
Information To check more information about the MFP Server and
the MFP, please click this button. The information will
be listed as the illustration above.
2.6.5 Option Settings
2.6.5.1 General Setting
General Setting
Run MFP Manager
when Windows starts
Minimized when start
MFP Manager
Refresh status every
xx seconds. (5~300)
Your Contract
Information
Execute the “MFP Manager” when Windows starts
every time. By default, it is enabled.
Minimized the “MFP Manager” to an icon in the
system tray when you start the “MFP Manager”.
By default, it is disabled.
Setup the refresh interval for device status
update. By default, it is disabled.
Enter your contact information here. When you
connect to the MFP, your contact information will
be displayed in the right side of the program for
other users to contact you.
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2.6.5.2 Search for MFP server
If there is an MFP Server is not in the network as your computer, you can
enter the IP Address of the MFP Server to do the remote search. The MFP
Server in the “Remote MFP Server List” will be added to the “MFP Server
List” for you to configure.
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If the remote MFP Server you have searched is behind NAT
Router, the MFP Server may not operate normally.
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2.7 Server Configuration
This chapter introduces MFP Server’s system configuration utility in
Windows environment. This utility provides the most complete
management and configuration functions on the MFP Server side. This
utility only provides configuration functions for MFP Server itself; it does
not include configuration functions for client side or other file server in the
network environment.
The Configuration Utility provides the following configuration and
management functions:
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Search MFP Server: Search All Available MFP Servers on the
Network.
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Status: Display MFP Server Network Status.
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General Configuration: Configure general settings about the
MFP Server such as Server Name, Password, etc.
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TCP/IP Configuration: IP Address and DHCP Server
Configuration.
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System Configuration: MFP Server Network Ability Setting and
Firmware Upgrade.
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Wireless Configuration: Search for the available wireless
networks and configure the wireless settings of the MFP Server
for the wireless connection.
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MFP Server Management: For administrator to manage the
MFP Server. Administrator can force disconnect the current
connection of the MFP Server.
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Report: List the some information of All Available MFP Servers on
the Network.
We will explain each function separately in the following section.
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2.7.1 Search for All Available MFP Server
Every time when you run the “Server Manager” configuration utility, click
the “Search” icon
for several seconds because the utility is using system’s available network
protocols to search for all MFP Servers on the network. All available MFP
Servers will be listed under “Server Group” on the left side of the window.
You must select the MFP Server you would like to configure from the list.
The system will, at the same time, display the selected MFP Server’s
status on the right side of the window.
on the tool bar. The configuration utility will delay
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2.7.2 Status of MFP Server
Click “Status” icon on the tool bar, the status of the currently selected
MFP Server will be showed on the right side of the window. The
information of the MFP Server displayed are including MAC ID, Model Type,
Firmware Version, status of each server port, IP address, subnet mask,
default gateway and supported printing protocols…etc.
You can refresh the MFP Server’s status by pressing the “Refresh”
button
You can restart the MFP Server by pressing the “Reboot” button
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2.7.3 Setup the MFP Server
Click “Setup” icon on the tool bar, the setup items of the current
selected MFP Server will be showed on the right side of the window.
Double click one of the icons to set up the selected MFP Server. A screen
will pop up to verify “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server. The
default values are: User Name: admin, Password: admin.
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When you have finished the settings, please click “
restart the MFP Server to let the settings take effect.
” to
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2.7.4 General Configuration
Double Click “General” icon and the General configuration window will
pop-up.
You can see basic MFP Server information in this page. You also can
configure the “Server Name”, “User Name” and “Password” here.
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Server Name, the name of the MFP Server. You can use this name to
identify the MFP Server when you are searching for the MFP Server by
the “Server Manger” utility.
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User Name / Password is used to authenticate the administrator to
login the MFP Server for configuring it from the “Server Manger” utility
or the Web Management tool.
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2.7.5 TCP/IP Configuration
Double Click “TCP/IP” icon and the TCP/IP configuration window will
pop-up.
You can configure the MFP Server to automatically get IP from DHCP
server or manually specify static IP. The MFP Server also has a built-in
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DHCP server. You can enable this DHCP server and let it manages IP for
you.
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IP Address Assignment:
Click the “IP” button to enter the IP setting page. If you need the MFP
Server to automatically get an IP from DHCP server, select “Auto IP”. You
also can select “Static IP” to manually assign “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”
and “Gateway” for the MFP Server. By default, “Static IP” is enabled and
the default settings are as follows.
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
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Auto IP – The IP Address information of the MFP Server obtained
from DHCP Server will be displayed in the address field. If no DHCP
Server is present, you have to assign the information manually.
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Static IP – Manually assign the IP address information in the same
network with your computer to the MFP Server.
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DHCP Server - Click the “DHCP Server” button to enter into the DHCP
server’s setting page. By the default, the DHCP server is disabled.
(1) Auto
If “Auto” is selected, the MFP Server will detect DHCP server within
the network automatically and once the DHCP server doesn’t exist,
the MFP Server will turn on his own DHCP server and assign IP
Address to client. Please fill in the “Starting Address”, “Range”,
“Subnet Mask”, “Gateway” and “DNS”; then the MFP Server will assign
a unique IP within the range for each DHCP client.
(2) Enable
If the DHCP is enabled, you have to assign a range of IP addresses.
Fill in the “Starting Address”, “Range”, “Subnet Mask”, “Gateway” and
“DNS”; then the MFP Server will assign a unique IP within the range
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for each DHCP client.
(3) Disable
The DHCP Server is disabled. You have to build up a DHCP Server in
the network or set the IP Address for each client manually.
2.7.6 System Configuration
Double Click “System” icon and the System configuration window will
pop-up.
In the System configuration page, you can see all available printing
protocols and upgrade the new firmware for this MFP Server.
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Upgrade Firmware: You can use this “Upgrade Firmware” tool to
update the newest firmware of the MFP Server. Click “
select the correct firmware in your PC. After selecting the firmware file,
click the “Upgrade” button to finish the firmware update process.
” button and
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Before you upgrade the firmware, please make sure that the
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IP Address settings of the MFP Server are in the same
network as your computer.
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Load Default: If you want to reset the MFP Server to default factory
settings, please click “Load Default”.
2.8 Wireless Configuration
If you want to use the MFP Server through wireless LAN, please set up
the MFP Server through Ethernet first and make sure your wireless LAN
setting is correct. After setting the wireless LAN, unplug the Ethernet
cable and restart the MFP Server, then you can start to use the MFP
Server through wireless LAN. If the wireless configuration does not work,
please plug the Ethernet cable again, restart the MFP Server and configure
the MFP Server through Ethernet until the wireless LAN settings are
correct.
The default settings of the MFP Server wireless function are as follows.
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Mode: Ad Hoc
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SSID: Default
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Channel: 11
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Double Click “Wireless” icon and the wireless configuration window will
pop-up. If you use access point to build up wireless network, you have to
select “Infrastructure Mode”. If you do not have any access point and want
to use peer-to-peer connection to build up wireless network, you have to
select “Ad-Hoc Mode”.
For Wireless Function, you can select “Auto”, Enable” or “Disable” to
manually configure the wireless function.
(1)Auto
“Auto” is the default setting of the MFP Server. At this mode, the MFP
Server will automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless
function. When the MFP Server starts up, it will auto-detect if the LAN
port is connected to an active network by an Ethernet cable. If this is
the case, the MFP Server will run in Ethernet mode. If the MFP Server
is not connected to an active network by Ethernet cable, the MFP
Server will run in wireless LAN mode. Users can plug the Ethernet
cable to the MFP Server at the first, after configuring the MFP Server
features and wireless settings; they can unplug the Ethernet cable to
enable the wireless connection. It makes the configuration much
easier without creating the wireless connection in advance.
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After you have set the wireless function, please remove the
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Ethernet cable and then re-plug the power jack of the MFP
Server to activate the wireless connection.
(2) Enable
Enable wireless function only, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be
always enabled and Ethernet will be always disabled.
(3) Disable
Disable the wireless function, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be
always disabled and Ethernet will be always enabled.
After selecting the operation modes of the wireless function, click “Next”
to go to further detailed configuration.
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Infrastructure Mode:
In the Infrastructure mode, you have to let the MFP Server associate with
an access point. You let the MFP Server scan for an available access point
automatically or manually assign the SSID of the access point you want to
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use.
If you select to let the MFP Server scan for an available access point, the
following window will pop up.
The table will list the available access points near the MFP Server. Select
an access point in the list and click “Next”. If you cannot find the access
point that you want to use, click “Scan” to let the MFP Server scan again.
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Ad Hoc Mode:
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In the Ad-Hoc mode, you can let the MFP Server automatically associate
with other wireless station or manually assign the SSID of your wireless
network. You can let the MFP Server automatically select the channel that
is the same with the wireless station that you want to connect or manually
assign a channel.
If you select to let the MFP Server scan for an active wireless station, the
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following window will pop up.
The list is the scanned active wireless stations. Select a wireless station in
the list and click “Next”. If you cannot find the wireless station that you
want the MFP Server to communicate with, click “Scan” to let the MFP
Server scan again.
Both “Infrastructure” and “Ad-Hoc” mode have to go through the following
procedure:
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This MFP Server supports WEP and WPA-PSK security mode. If you want
to use WEP encryption to protect your wireless network, you have to
select “WEP (ASCII)” or “WEP (HEX)”. If you want to use WPA-PSK, you
have to select “WPA-shared key” or “WPA-None” specified for Ad Hoc
mode. The wireless security setting should be the same with other
wireless devices in the same network.
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WEP Security Mode:
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You can select “64 bit” or “128 bit” length and “Hexadecimal” or “ASCII”
format for the encryption key. Longer key length can provide stronger
security but worth communication performance.
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PassPhrase – A “PassPhrase” simplifies the WEP encryption process
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by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for the MFP
Server. This setting is only valid when the security mode is in
“WEP(HEX)”.
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Key 1 to Key 4 – Enter four key values by following the rules below
and select one key as the default key.
If the key length is 64-bit, enter 10-digit Hex values or 5-digit ASCII
values as the encryption keys. For example: “0123456aef“ or “Guest“.
If the key length is 128-bit, enter 26-digit Hex values or 13-digit ASCII
values as the encryption keys. For example:
“01234567890123456789abcdef“ or “administrator“.
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WPA-shared key or WPA-None Security Mode:
“WPA-shared key” (for an infrastructure network) or “WPA-None” (enables
WPA security for your ad hoc network) requires users to select the
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advanced encryption methods, i.e. TKIP or AES and enter a set of shared
key.
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TKIP – TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal
key every 10,000 packets. This insures much greater security than the
standard WEP security.
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AES – AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of
security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most
advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the
wireless network.
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Key – Enter 8 to 63 digits of ASCII format to be the key for the
authentication within the network.
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WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the simplest way to build connection
between wireless network clients and this router. You don’t have to select
encryption mode and input a long encryption pass phrase every time when
you need to setup a wireless client, you only have to press a button on
wireless client and this wireless router, and the WPS will do the setup for
you.
This MFP Server supports two types of WPS: Push-Button Configuration
(PBC) and PIN code.
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If you want to use PBC, you have to press “Start PBC” button and push
a specific button on the wireless client to start WPS mode.
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If you want to use PIN code, you have to know the PIN code of
wireless client and switch it to WPS mode, then set the PIN code of the
wireless client you wish to connect to this router in the WPS setup page
and click “Start PIN” button to start WPS mode.
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When you finish configuring the wireless security, click “Next” to go to
next step.
You can select to let the MFP Server automatically obtain IP settings with
DHCP client or manually assign the IP settings.
If you manually assign the IP settings, you have to enter IP address,
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subnet mask and default gateway address.
When you finish configuring the IP settings, click “Next” to confirm the IP
Address configuration.
Click “Save” to save the wireless configuration.
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2.9 MFP Server Management
Double Click “MFP Server Management” icon and the MFP Server
configuration window will pop-up. You are able to manage the MFP Server
as below.
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Force Release: Select the port number and then click “Force Release”
will help to you disconnect the current connection between the user
and the connected device. It is very useful when a user forgets to
disconnect the MFP, administrator can force to disconnect the
connection and let the MFP be free to use.
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MFP Server Description: Enter 15 digits description of the MFP
Server such as location or other information to help user to find the
MFP Server easily.
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2.10 Report
Click “Report” icon on the tool bar, the Report window will pop up.
The report lists basic information of all available MFP Servers on the
network. The information includes Device Name, MAC ID, Model Type and
Firmware Version of MFP Server.
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Chapter 3 Software Installation
The following are the installation steps in Windows 98SE. To install MFP
Server in Windows Me/NT, the procedures are similar.
1. Insert the supplied CD ROM along with the FPS-1012N into your
CD-ROM drive. The Autorun.exe program should be executed
automatically. If not, run Autorun.exe manually from CD-ROM drive’s
root directory.
2. The “Installation Manager” will be displayed on the screen as following.
Click “Utility”.
3. The message is prompted to remind you that the MFP Server will only
support print sharing function since the operation system of your
computer is Windows 98SE/Me/NT. Click “Ok”.
4. The “PLANET MFP Server Utilities - InstallShield Wizard ” will be
displayed. Click “Next”.
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5. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or
click “Change” to specify the destination folder where you would like to
install the MFP Server utilities.
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6. The MFP Server Utilities are being installed.
7. The “Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want to configure the
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MFP Server, please click “”Next” directly. Or you can select “No, I will
configure the MFP Server later” and click “Next” to complete the
installation.
The following steps are for the MFP Server Configuration.
8. The MFP Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the network.
Select the MFP Server you want to setup and click “Next” to continue.
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9. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have
selected to login the MFP Server. The default “User Name” is “admin”;
default “Password” is “admin.”
10.Set the “Alias Name” and the “Server Description” here. Click on
“Next”.
You can define the location or other information of the MFP
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Server for easy to find the MFP by filling “Server Description”.
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11.The MFP Server will try to determine your network settings. If a DHCP
Server is present, the MFP Server will automatically obtain and
configure the network settings assigned by the DHCP Server. If no
DHCP Server is present, please assign the network settings of the MFP
Server manually. By default, the network settings of the MFP Server in
“Manual IP” selection are as below.
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Please click “Next” once you have found appropriate network settings
for the MFP Server.
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The MFP Server IP Address should be in the same network
segment with the connected computer. If the network settings
are incorrect, a message will be prompted to remind you after
you click “Next”. Please make sure that you have set the right
settings before going to the next step. If you don’t want to set
it now, please click “Cancel” to finish the installation. You can
then use the “Server Manager” utility to configure the MFP
Server.
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12.The “Wireless Network Settings” screen will allow you to connect your
wireless MFP Server to your wireless router, access point, or
point-to-point ad-hoc connection.
The MFP Server will automatically scan the wireless networks nearby.
Please select the appropriate wireless network that you would like to
connect from the list and click “Next”.
You may choose to scan for the wireless access point or router
(Infrastructure mode) or the wireless adapters (Ad Hoc mode). Or, you
can manually enter the wireless network information (Manual mode).
By default, the wireless settings are as below.
Mode: Ad Hoc
SSID: Default
Channel: 11
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If you chose to connect to an encrypted network, the “Wireless Security
Settings” screen will be appeared. You have to select the “Security Mode”
and enter the key the same as the settings on your wireless devices. For
more information about the security settings, please refer to the Section
4.3.2.2.
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13.The settings are finished click “Finish” to apply new settings.
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14.Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
15.The default wireless setting is “Auto” mode. The MFP Server will detect
if the MFP Server is connected to a wired LAN network through the
attached Ethernet cable. If yes, it will work in wired network. To enable
the wireless setting, please remove the Ethernet cable. For more
detailed information about wireless setting, please refer to Section
4.3.2 in the manual.
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3.1 Server Utilities
After the installation is completed, there will be three utilities and a text
file in the MFP Server’s Program folder.
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Network Port Setup – Add the network ports of MFP Server within
the network to your PC.
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Server Manager – Allows you to configure IP Address, network
protocols and other advanced functions. Please refer to Chapter 6 for
the detail instruction of the configuration.
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Uninstall – Assistant for removing all installed software.
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About Version – Display the version of each utility including in the
MFP Server software programs.
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3.2 Network Port Setup
“Network Port Setup” Utility offers a very simple method to add or
remove MFP Server’s printer port from the client’s computer.
During the MFP Server’s installation procedure, the system will
automatically search for all MFP Servers on the network, and add the
printer port of the MFP Server you have selected to user’s computer (see
below).
If you have just installed another new MFP Server in the network, you
must run this program first. This program will search for new MFP Servers
and allow you to add the new network printer port into your computer
conveniently. Perform the standard Add Printer procedure, then you can
print directly to the printer through the newly installed MFP Server.
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Please be aware that Network Port Setup Utility can only
detect and configure all MFP Servers within the same network;
it cannot search and configure the MFP Servers on other
subnets across network segments.
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3.3 Add Printer
After adding a “Network Port” of the MFP Server to your computer, you
can follow the procedure described below to add printer to the Windows.
Note that following “Add Printer” steps are running in Windows 98SE, the
steps in other Operating Systems are similar.
1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers”.
2. Click “Add Printer”.
3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”.
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4. Select “Local printer” and click “Next”.
5. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click
“Next”. If your printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the
driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added
to the list.
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6. Choose the suitable “Print Server Network Port” and click “Next”.
7. Please enter the new name for the printer or click “Next” to keep the
default printer name.
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8. Choose to print the test page or not. It is recommended to print a test
page. Click “Finish”.
9. The drivers of the printer will be installed. After complete the
installation, the printer has been added to your computer.
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3.4 UNIX/Linux System
The MFP Server is available for TCP/IP printing by Unix/Linux LPD (Line
Printer Daemon) protocol. This chapter explains how to set the MFP Server
with the LPD protocol in the Unix/Linux system. Following describe two
modes to configure the MFP Server. In the GUI Mode, we follow the
settings in the Fedora Core 4 system. If you are in different system, you
can refer to the configurations in the Console Mode.
3.5 GUI Mode
1. Select “Printing” from “System Settings”.
2. Click “New” to add the MFP or printer with the MFP Server.
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3. Click “Forward”.
4. Set the printer queue name and the short description of the MFP or
printer and click “Forward”.
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5. In the following screen, please configure as below. Then click
“Forward” to continue.
Select a queue type: Select “Network Unix (LPD)” as the queue type.
Server: Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server, for example:
192.168.2.253.
Queue: Set the queue name to lpt1.
6. Select the MFP or printer manufacturer and model and click “Forward”.
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7. Please review the settings. If the settings are no problem, click “Finish”
8. To print a test page and apply all the settings, please click “Yes”.
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9. If the test page is printed without problem, please click “Yes”. If it is
failed to print, please click “No” to go back to “Printer configuration -
fedora” screen and configure again.
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3.6 Console Mode
To configure the MFP Server for LPD printing, perform the procedures
below:
1. Enable MFP Server’s TCP/IP Support.
2. Set up MFP Server’s IP address.
3. Verify MFP Server’s IP Address.
4. Configure remote LPD printing on the host.
5. Print a test page.
In the next sections, we will describe these five procedures step by step.
3.6.1 Enable MFP Server’s TCP/IP Support
Enable MFP Server’s TCP/IP Support
The default configuration of the MFP Server is with TCP/IP support enabled.
Anyway, you can configure the MFP Server to enable TCP/IP support using
the configuration program.
3.6.2 Setup MFP Server’s IP Address
Setup MFP Server’s IP Address
The MFP Server must have a unique IP address in order to be recognized
by the network.
You can set up the IP address on the various Unix/Linux systems using
any one of the following methods:
1. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
2. BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol)
The MFP Server will use the last two methods to obtain its IP address
automatically if its IP address is configured as Auto (0.0.0.0).
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3.6.2.1 DHCP
There are many Unix/Linux systems that support DHCP protocol, and the
procedures to configure the DHCP server database are different. Please
refer to the manual of Unix/Linux for the way to use different DHCP Server.
It is highly recommended that the DHCP server should be located on the
same network as the MFP Server.
3.6.2.2 BOOTP
If you have the BOOTP daemon, bootpd, running on your UNIX/LINUX
system that is accessible by the MFP Server, you can use the BOOTP
protocol to set up the IP address of the MFP Server. We recommend that
the BOOTP server should be located on the same subnet as the MFP
Server. If you use Network Information Services (NIS) in your system, you
may need to rebuild the NIS map with the BOOTP services before doing
the following BOOTP configuration. To rebuild the NIS map, please refer to
your system documentation.
To configure the IP address data for the BOOTP server, you will need to log
in the host of BOOTP server as the superuser (root). Perform the following
steps to add address entries,
1. Optionally, assign a name corresponding to the MFP Server’s IP
address. You can add this address to the /etc/hosts file, by adding a
line such as:
203.66.191.12 pserver
2. Add an entry to the host’s /etc/bootptab file, similar to the following:
hostname:\
:ht=1:\
:ha=MFP_Server_ethernet_address:\
:ip=MFP_Server_ip_address:
Lines should be indented with tabs.
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Where hostname is the device name of a MFP Server, the ht=1 tag
specifies the hardware type is Ethernet, the ha= tag specifies the
Ethernet address of a MFP Server, which is the Node ID located on the
MFP Server. The ha tag must be preceded by the ht tag. The ip= tag
should correspond to the IP address you want to assign to the MFP
Server.
For example, a MFP Server with the following configuration:
Node ID: 0000B4010101 (this implies Ethernet address is
0000B4010101),
IP address: 203.66.191.12
The entry for this MFP Server in the /etc/bootptab file should be:
MF010101:\
:ht=1:\
:ha=0000B4010101:\
:ip=203.66.191.12:
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3.6.2.3 Verify MFP Server’s IP Address
To verify your MFP Server is responding to the newly assigned IP address
using a PING command:
ping ip-address
3.6.2.4 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host
The procedure you use to configure your Unix/Linux host(s) to allow
printing to your network remote MFP Server varies between different
varieties of Unix/Linux. The procedure below can be used for Unix/Linux
variants that are related to BSD Unix, such as SunOS or Linux. For other
versions of Unix/Linux, consult your system documentation, keeping in
mind that:
1. The MFP Server should be treated as a BSD networked MFP Server
host.
2. The host name should be the name (or IP address) that you have
assigned to the MFP Server.
3. The printer name (or queue name) on the remote host should be lpt1,
lpt2 or lpt3, the name of the printer port on the MFP Server.
You will need to perform the tasks below, logged in as the superuser
(root). To configure your Unix/Linux host for printing,
1. Optionally, assign a name corresponding to the MFP Server’s IP
address. You can add this address to the /etc/hosts file, by adding a
line such as:
203.66.191.186 pserver
2. Create a spool directory for the printer in the same directory where
spool directories are normally kept on the machine, such as /var/spool
or /var/spool/lpd:
mkdir /var/spool/lpd/pserverd
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chown daemon /var/spool/lpd/pserverd
chgrp daemon /var/spool/lpd/pserverd
chmod 775 /var/spool/lpd/pserverd
3. Add an entry to the host’s /etc/printcap file, similar to the following:
printer-name:\
:lp=:\
:rm=203.66.191.186:\
:rp=lpt1:\
:lf=/var/spool/lpd/pserverd.log:\
:sd=/var/spool/lpd/pserverd:\
:mx#0:
Lines should be indented with tabs. More than one printer name can be
used, with variants separated by vertical bars (name1|name2).
The rm= entry should correspond to the IP address you have assigned
to the MFP Server. You can also use a host name if you have assigned
one in the /etc/hosts file.
The sd= entry should correspond to the spool directory you created in
the previous step.
The rp= entry should correspond to the port name of the remote
printer. The values should be one of lpt1, lpt2 or lpt3 depends on the
printer port.
The MFP Server should now be available for printing from your
Unix/Linux host.
3.6.3 MFP Server Installation in MAC OS
LPR Printing (Line Printer Remote technology) allows Macintosh computers
to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP. LPR Printing can be set up on
any Macintosh with version 9.x above.
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3.6.3.1 MAC 10.4.x
To enable LPR Printing in Macintosh 10.4.x, please follow the procedures
below.
1. Open Print and Fax from the System Preferences.
2. With the Printing tab selected, click the “Add” button.
3. When the Printer Browser opens, select “IP Printer”.
4. In the “IP Printer” screen, please configure as below.
Protocol: Select Line Printer Daemon - LPD as the Protocol.
IP Address: Set the address to the MFP Server’s IP Address, for
example: 192.168.2.3.
Queue: Set the queue name to lpt1.
Name: You can designate a name for the MFP or printer.
Location: You can enter the location of the MFP or printer.
Printer: Select the MFP or printer model that is attached to the MFP
Server.
5. Click “Add” to complete the MFP or printer installation.
3.6.3.2 MAC 10.3.x
To enable LPR Printing in Macintosh 10.3.x, please follow the procedures
below.
1. In the Desktop, click “System Preferences”.
2. Click “Print & Fax”.
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3. From the “Print & Fax” screen, click “Set Up Printers…”.
4. Click “Add” to add the new MFP Server through TCP/IP.
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5. Enter the “Printer Type”, “Printer Address” and “Queue Name” and
select the “Printer Model” to setup the MFP Server. Click “Add” to
continue.
Printer Type: LPD/LPR
Printer Address: Input the IP Address of the MFP Server
Queue Name: The queue name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”.
Printer Model: Select the MFP or Printer Model that is attached to the
MFP Server.
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6. The MFP Server is installed completely. You can see it in the “Printer
List”.
7. You can print a file to check whether the MFP Server is installed
successfully.
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